Executive

President (June 2016): Jason Chorneyko

I was born and raised in the Town of Wynyard. I graduated from the Wynyard Composite High School in 1982 and from the University of Saskatchewan (Public Administration) in 1989. I have also completed the first four levels of the Certified General Accountant program.

As with many people from Wynyard, I worked at the local poultry processing plant on and off during high school and beyond. I began my office career in November 1997 when I became the accountant at Lakeside Processors Ltd., a special crops processing and shipping facility. It was during this employment that I took an interest in municipal governance. I was elected as Councillor for the Town of Wynyard during the 2003 municipal election.

In the spring of 2004, Wynyard’s long-serving Administrator retired. With opportunity in small town Saskatchewan being what it is, I decided to end my foray into municipal governance after a whopping six months, resigned from Council, and applied for the Wynyard position. I began my Administrator career on July 5, 2004. I worked under a "Conditional" certificate until October, 2005 when I was issued a "Standard" certificate. I received my “Advanced – Level I” certificate in February, 2012. In 2012 my Council also bestowed upon me the designation of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Along with all the extra duties that come with most CAO positions, I am also active with the Wynyard Kinsmen, sit on the board of the Wynyard Community Clinic, and am Secretary-Treasurer of the Wynyard & District Fire Association. I play plenty of golf in the summer and play recreation hockey in the winter. I was elected as Director of Division 3 in 2007. I became Vice President at the 2012 UMAAS Convention and President in June 2016. I look forward to serving my fellow Administrators and CAOs.

Vice President (June 2016): Chris Costley

I grew up in Mossbank, SK, leaving after graduation to attend the University of Saskatchewan. I majored in political studies and completed a B.A. Honours degree in 2006. Thereafter, I was accepted into the accounting program at the Edwards School of Business and completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2009.

I worked as an accountant for about three years and completed module one of the Chartered Accountant program. During that time, I began to miss home and eventually convinced my future wife, Michelle, to move to Mossbank. The daily commute to Moose Jaw eventually led me to the decision to leave the accounting profession entirely and the long unfilled CAO position in Mossbank led me into municipal administration when I was hired in 2013. I received my Standard Certificate in June of 2014 and will receive my Advanced Level I and Level II Certificates once I have fulfilled the time requirements. I became Vice President of UMAAS in June 2016.

Aside from work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter Avery and wife Michelle, as well as other family members who reside in Mossbank. I volunteer much of my time for local clubs and organizations and am a part-time family accountant. Most of the rest of my time is spent working on our home, but when I can, I like to practice and study martial arts, watch documentaries or read.

Past President (June 2016): Rodney Audette

I graduated from Milestone High School in 1988 and attended the University of Saskatchewan for one year. In 1990 I enrolled in the LGA Course through the University of Regina. I completed the LGA Course in 1991 and started my career in municipal administration at the Town of Milestone/RM of Caledonia #99 office under the Administrator Ernie Audette. In November 1991 I was employed with the Town of Lampman as Assistant Administrator. In June 1992, upon receiving my Class "C" Certificate, I was appointed Administrator. In June 1997 I received my Urban Class "A" Certificate and Rural Class "C" Certificate. In May 2002, I took on the position of Administrator with the Town of Carnduff. Following eight years in Carnduff, I was appointed Administrator for the Village of Bethune and the RM of Dufferin #190.

I currently reside in Moose Jaw, with my wife Shauna, her daughter Hannah, our sons Evan and Griffin, and our little daughter Olivia. I also have three children Matthew, Jennifer and Shaelyn who reside in Carnduff. I enjoy hockey, baseball, golfing, fishing, watching the kids sporting events/activities and anything that has to do with family. I was elected as Division 1 Director in 2004, Vice President in 2010, President in 2012 and Past President June 2016.

Division 1 Director: Brandi Morissette

I was born in Regina, SK and raised in Lafleche, SK until my early teenage years when my family moved the Vancouver Island. I spent many years of my life in Nanaimo, BC where I graduated and spent about 15 years working in the Credit Union system. My parents retired and moved back to Lafleche and I was quick to follow them home as I felt that is was a great place to raise my son Cooper. After moving home in 2010, I was asked by the Towns CAO to come work for the Town as her assistant with expectation of taking over the position when she retired. In July 2013, I became the CAO for the Town of Lafleche. In 2015, I moved to Fort Qu’Appelle to manage the Town, and then in June 2016 I came to Pilot Butte as the Town Manager. My move to Pilot Butte has been a great fit for me as it is closer to my friends and family in Regina and a wonderful community to work and live in. I am a member of the Pilot Butte Kinettes and the president of the condominium association where I live and on top of all this, I enjoy heading to cabin to take in fishing, boating, tubing, campfires and most importantly those lazy days in the sun.

Division 2 Director: Don McLeod

I started my municipal career at the urging of my father-in-law who was the Reeve of Lawtonia. I was working in Saskatoon and took the LGA course. In 1980 I accepted the job as Rural Administrator for the R.M. of South Qu’Appelle No. 157. From there I moved onto the joint office of R.M. of Martin No. 122 and Moosomin No. 121. Then the call of Alberta got to me and I accepted the position of Town Manager for the Town of Redwater which is just outside Edmonton. I held that position for 4 years and then became a Landman working in the Oil and Gas Industry. Wanting to get out of the up and downs of that industry I applied for and accepted the job as CAO at Herbert, SK. I am married and have two grown children one who lives in Medicine Hat, AB and the other who lives in Thailand. My interests include family, Riders, golfing, camping and visiting my granddaughter in Thailand.

Division 3 Director: Glenda Lemcke

I was born and raised 13KM south of Wolseley, Saskatchewan. I graduated from Wolseley High School in 1994, and attended the University of Regina. In May of 2000 I completed my LGA certificate through the University of Regina but decided to work at my parent’s grocery store Wolseley AG Foods in Wolseley, Saskatchewan as it suited my schedule better.

In April of 2006 I began working for the Resort Village of the District of Katepwa as the Assistant Administrator where I took over as the Administrator/CAO in October with a Conditional Certificate being issued shortly after. In May of 2008 I earned my Standard Certificate and on August 20, 2013 I achieved my Advanced Level 1 Certification. I remained at Katepwa until March of 2014 when I took over the CAO position with the Town of Langenburg at time Howard McCullough retired.

Along with my position as CAO I have sat on various boards and committees including the Lower Qu’Appelle Watershed Stewarts (which I was very involved with the formation of the group), the Calling Lakes Planning Commission, PARCS, SUMA Group Procurement Program Development Advisory Committee and the Smith Creek Watershed Authority.

I have one daughter Saige Hodson and a grandson Scott Hodson. In my free time I enjoy playing with Scott, working on my jeep and design rings and jewelry from recycled silverware.

My objective in life is to leave behind a better environment for those following me and a foot print in the community to be proud of. I'd summarize myself as someone who cares about the people and environment around them.

Division 4 Director: Aileen Garrett

I was born and raised in Dinsmore, Saskatchewan. My career in Local Government began with the Village of Milden in 1997. I obtained my Urban Standard Certificate in September of 1999. In 2000, I moved to Oxbow where I assumed the Administrator position for five years. Currently I am the Administrator for the Town of Unity. I am married to Randy and have four daughters, Jacky, Christa, Courtney and Jaime. On October 15, 2010 we were blessed with a beautiful addition to our family, granddaughter Madison Leigh.

Division 5 Director: Janelle Scott

Janelle Scott was born raised in Regina, and later married into Indian Head. She has relocated to Naicam while following her career as a C.A.O. for the joint office of the Town of Naicam and the RM of Pleasantdale. Life is constantly busy with the daily municipal duty demands and then the off hours with her family camping, quadding and fishing as much as time allows them. She started and completed the four LGA courses offered through the University of Regina while on maternity leave with her youngest son. Currently she is working on achieving her ALGA certificate through correspondence offered by the Athabasca University. Starting her career in a thriving village, to a RM with numerous developments, to a northern village; she now is enjoying a joint office environment, where she is witnessing firsthand the complexity and diversity of how municipalities deal with the day to day operations. Working within the municipal field has given her great satisfaction knowing that she is part of a team making a difference in the community around her. With regulations and requirements constantly changing, there is never a dull moment and the daily activities never get boring in the office. She looks forward to the up and coming challenges and events presented as being appointed to the represent Division 5 on the UMAAS Executive Board.

Division 6 Director: Brad Wiebe

I was born and raised in Osler, SK. I attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a B.A. in Regional and Urban Planning, H. Hons in 2003. Following University I spent 13 years working in the Community Planning field in Alberta and Saskatchewan. During this time I gained an interest in Local Government Administration and completed the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (Level 1) from the University of Alberta in 2013. In March 2016 I was hired as the Administrator of the Town of Hepburn. I am married with a daughter, Rhyse and a son, Isaak. I spend most of my leisure time volunteering and chauffeuring the kids around to various sporting events including competitive swimming and water polo.

Division 7 Director: Therese Chartier

I was born and raised in Buffalo Narrows. I have lived in Buffalo Narrows most of my life with the exception of a few years when I left to go to high school and to attend a cosmetology program in Moose Jaw. I moved back to Buffalo Narrows in 1988 and have been here ever since. I started working for the municipality in June of 1985 and held a part-time position for a few years and I was then hired on full time. The previous administrator retired in November of 2007 and she encouraged me to apply for her position. I started the LGA program through the U of R in September of 2007 and I will be finished in December of this year. I currently am working under a conditional certificate. I was hired as the Administrator for Buffalo Narrows in October 2007. I am married and have three children, my oldest daughter is a nurse and works in Prince Albert at the Victoria Hospital and my second son is an electrician who works in Alberta and my youngest son is graduating from high school in 2009. I also have two beautiful grandchildren. I am serving my first term on the UMAAS Executive and am representing Division 7.

Associate Director: Betty Moller

I was born and raised in RImbey Alberta. After graduating High School I moved to Red Deer where I worked in advertising for the Red Deer Advocate. I married and had two remarkable sons. In 1991 I moved to Saskatchewan to try a hand at farming in the Admiral area. I sat on the Shaunavon Co-op Board of directors for 9.5 years in which time I served a number as vice-president. Though I loved the lifestyle due to personal reasons I moved to the Village of Cadillac and started a job in Swift Current. When the position for Village Administrator became available in 2003 I applied immediately. I was awarded the position and have been here since. I became a member of UMAAS in 2008. I belong to a number of committees within the community.

My most valued role however is that of Grandmother to my grandson Aaden. I spend a good deal of my time meditating, gardening, reading, and I have just starting hand at painting. I enjoy travelling and would like to do more. Currently my eldest son works and resides in Estevan Saskatchewan. Sadly my youngest son passed in 1999.

Executive Director: Richard Dolezsar

Rick started his Municipal Administration career in 1978 as the Assistant Administrator of the Rural Municipality of Hoodoo #401 in Cudworth. Later that year he accepted the position of Administrator with the Rural Municipality of Hudson Bay #394. In 1983, he became the Administrator of the Town of Hudson Bay, a position he holds to this day. He graduated from the University of Regina’s Senior Local Government Administration Program and holds both an Urban Superior “ A “ and Rural “ A “ Certificate in Local Government Administration.

Rick's current community involvements include: Economic Development and Tourism Committee member, Director and Trail Committee Chair of the Hudson Bay Trail Riders Snowmobile Club, Vice President Hudson Bay Golf Club and Hudson Bay Regional Park Secretary Treasurer. Over his years in Hudson Bay Rick has been involved with numerous other committees and organizations including groups like the Curling Club, Minor Ball, Minor Hockey, Search and Rescue and EMO.

Rick and his wife Karen have lived in Hudson Bay since 1979 and have three grown children – Ryan who is a Journeyman Iron Worker, Nicole who is a Recreation Director and has also completed the Local Government Authority Program, and Robyn who is currently working at Weyerhaeuser’s Hudson Bay OSB operation and has also achieved certification as a Personal Trainer. The entire family enjoys snowmobiling, motorcycles, ATVing, fishing, golfing, camping and all other outdoor pursuits. Karen and Rick are also proud grandparents to Brynn and Sarah Goldsworthy, daughters of Nicole and Geoff Goldsworthy.

Richard was appointed UMAAS Executive Director in 1990.

Executive Assistant: Teresa Parkman

Teresa was born and raised in Hudson Bay, SK. After graduating Grade 12 in Hudson Bay she continued her education in Lethbridge, AB receiving her Business Administration Diploma at Lethbridge Community College. In 1994, she accepted a position as Clerk/Typist at the Town of Hudson Bay, and earned her Local Government Administration Certificate in 1996. In 2004 she advanced to the Accounting Clerk position at the Town, earning her Standard Certificate in the same year. Teresa accepted another advancement at the Town in 2007 as Assistant Administrator/Treasurer, which is the position she currently holds to date.

Teresa’s husband, Darcy, is employed as Operations Co-ordinator at Weyerhaeuser Timberlands and they have one son, Austin and one daughter, Jordyn. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, fishing, golfing and quadding. Her community involvements over the years have included Treasurer-HB Golf Club, Sec/Treas – Cubs & Scouts, Sec/Treas-Perfect Balance Gymnastics Club, Treasurer-Cheremka Ukrainian Dance, Sec/Treas – Soap Box Derby Committee, Secretary-HB Minor Hockey.